Stock Rising Guards from 2024 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2024 Rankings Update saw some guards make moves up our list after strong fall and early winter performances, in this article we'll break down five guards who got a rankings boost in this latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225071"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eHeiss had a big time showing at the Midwest Basketball Club Fall League in Columbus, winning MVP honors for the season. I felt like Heiss had a little bit of a late growth spurt as well, continuing to fill out physically alongside the added height. Committed to Mount Vernon Nazarene, Heiss is capable of playing on or off the ball at the next level. Recently up to 1,000 points in his career, expect Heiss to make a big impact with his team looking to win conference and district titles.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1285254"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"A player we've seen a lot from his time at [program_tooltip program_id='2075517' first='Hopson' last='Elite'] on the Prep Hoops Circuit, Bays continues to impress and has already had some big scoring games as a senior. Combine that with a strong performance at the Toledo Top 64 and Bays saw his stock rise since the last update at the end of July. With 22 points in a win over Perrysburg and 27 in a win over Bowling Green, Bays has Southview playing good basketball as we head into January and turn the corner on the season. Bays is one of the top guards in northwest Ohio and has already received an offer from local NAIA unbeaten Lourdes.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1352458"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Another Prep Hoops Circuit member coming from [program_tooltip program_id='2078639' first='Mac' last='Basketball'], Fairley has helped lead Lutheran West to a very strong start to their season. The chemistry the Longhorns play with after having a majority of their senior core play together on the Prep Hoops Circuit has translated immediately to the winter. A guard who can impact the game in a variety of ways with his defense, play-making and slashing ability, Fairley is a guard who should be getting a lot of small college interest. It helps that Lutheran West will play in a lot of marquee games the rest of the season and likely a deep tournament run for Fairley to continue to get the looks he deserves. Fairley is another prospect in this article who only holds one offer, from Lourdes University, an unbeaten NAIA program.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1705907"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The opening week of the season, few players caught my eye quite like Reynald. He won player of the week on my podcast and showed why he's one of the top guards in central Ohio. Lightning quick with the ball in his hands and capable of filling it up from downtown, Reynald has been the engine that's been driving a strong start to the season for Gahanna. It'll be interesting to see where he recruitment goes if he continues to build off this early season momentum.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1373985"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Teammates in the backcourt for Nova-Boyd, Tucker and Reynald are examples of players that can use their quickness and self-creation abilities at the high school level as well as on the grassroots scene. With 26 points in a road win at Hilliard Bradley, Tucker has his marquee performance of the early season. On a Warhawks team with a lot of depth and talent, it'll be interesting to see how they play as the season progresses. On a team with a handful of college level senior prospects that remain uncommitted, Westerville Central is a must-see team for small college coaches around the region.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658da65a1b711"} /-->